How to take care of yourself when you're the caregiver. A conversation with Elizabeth-Leigh Bradley
There is a good possibility that we will all become caregivers at some point in our lives. It may be for an aging parent, a spouse with a serious illness, or a child with special needs. If you’re not in this situation, chances are you have a friend who is. Today’s episode with Elizabeth-Leigh Bradley addresses these challenges and brings you strategies to care for yourself and others while walking through the caregiver role.
In today's episode we discuss:
- Navigating the challenge of caring for others while not losing yourself
- The statistics of depression of caregiving
- The importance of acknowledging that you are a family caregiver and understanding what that means
- What to do when you feel like you have no support in caregiving
- How to help and support friends and loved ones who are caregivers
- Why asking “what can I do for you?” is not a great question to ask
- How the Everyday Caregivers Planner can help you feel healthier and create more balance
- Being purposeful and finding more joy based on time increments
- Identifying your personal self care practices as a caregiver
- Why mindfulness can be so effective
Resources mentioned:
The Caregivers Planner: https://everydaycaregivers.com/the-caregivers-planner/
Mindfulness: A Starting Point for the Everyday Caregiver blog post: https://everydaycaregivers.com/mindfulness-a-starting-point-for-the-every-day-caregiver/
Connect with Elizabeth Leigh:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/balancedcaregiving
